The Dream World of Joan Miró
Although we usually identify Joan Miró as a surrealist, (“the most surrealist of us all,” remarked the movement’s
guiding spirit Andre Breton), we find in his work traces of all the other important modern movements as well –
impressionism, cubism, abstract expressionism. In his long and extraordinarily prolific career, Miró has managed to
touch all the bases without losing his distinctive style: a combination of abstract organic shapes, bold colors, and
wild fantasy that made a deep impression on Pollock, Calder, and other modern masters. Many of his paintings look
like giant mobiles on paper in which individual forms have been rhythmically, magically balanced. They have the
illogicality of dreams, usually quite pleasant dreams, together with an apparent ease of expression that makes them
seem spontaneous and improvised, as though Mir6 had just dashed them off in a burst of creative energy. Only a
chronic malcontent could resist them.
Southwest II Gallery is hosting a retrospective exhibition of Miró’s works on paper covering most of his working
life, 1930-1979. Included are drawings, lithographs, etchings, water-colors, and several illustrated books, many
taken from Mir6’s private collection. These works on paper provide an opportunity to trace the slow evolution of a
style, from the intricate and mystical prints of the Thirties and early Forties to the more direct and simple pieces
of recent years. More important, they make you feel so good. The show runs through August 25. Tue & Sat 10-6; Wed,
Thur, Fri 10-9; closed Sun & Mon. Southwest II Gallery, 2710 Boll St. 827-7730.
– David Dillon
Fort Worth Rockabilly
Anyone who thinks the highly successful George Thorogood is a hot guitarist should check out “Panther City Blues,”
by Jim Colgrove of Fort Worth. Colgrove is a far better interpreter of rocking blues than Thorogood, and he’s also
an ace at lively, energetic rockabilly. The opening selection, “Why Don’t You Eat Where You Slept Last Night,” sets
the mood for this good-time disc. (The song was originally recorded in Dallas in 1952 by the immortal Zuzu Bollin.
Liner copy provides brief but informative data on the material, much of which was initially performed by Texas
artists.) A member of Fort Worth bluesman Robert Ealey’s musical entourage, Col-grove’s lead playing is explosive in
the style of rock innovators like Carl Perkins and Link Wray.
“Panther City Blues” is a highly recommendable al-bum. Much of the material on it is Fifties vintage (or earlier),
but it still emerges as a fresher, more contemporary effort than “At Last” by Dallas’ Bugs Henderson. A perennial on
this city’s bar-rock scene, Henderson has obtained a considerable degree of local celebrity. His LP should satisfy
those enamored with his guitar playing, because it is, in essence, nothing more than a prolonged Henderson solo.
Everything else on the record (singing, bass playing, etc.) is only marginally noticeable.
I’ve heard Henderson in clubs and simply haven’t been impressed by him. He has an arsenal of crowd-pleasing guitar
cliches that he recycles blatantly and, perhaps, condescendingly. To be fair, one would hardly slight a cook for
serving up what his clientele likes to eat. Henderson is playing audience-oriented, hard-case tavern rock
embellished with every guitar trick that ever proved effective in a beer joint. To his credit, his music is direct,
unadorned by studio gimmickry.
“Panther City Blues” may be obtained from Flying High Records, 7121 W Vickery, Fort Worth, TX 76116.
“At Last” (recorded live at Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin) may be obtained from Armadillo Productions, 525
1/2 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704.
– Tim Schuller
Americana at The Amon Carter
A man’s home may be his castle, but his church, his city hall, and his courthouse tell us how he feels about his
community. In most modern cities, public buildings are overshadowed by skyscrapers, high-rise apartments, and other
lofty monuments to commerce and technology. We may still drop by the courthouse once in a while to check a deed or
pay a traffic ticket, but the building no longer defines our sense of place the way it did 50 or 100 years ago.
When settlers moved into a new area they usually threw up a cordon of buildings to shut out the wilderness. Most
opened onto a square or green which, in time, if the community prospered, would be graced by a church or a town hall
or, if things went really well, by a county courthouse. Becoming a county seat brought prestige, profit, and the
chance to thumb one’s nose at one’s luckless neighbors down the road. Designs were borrowed from Greece and Georgian
England, then embellished with enough clocks, cupolas, and crenelated towers to give the buildings a unique local
character. A courthouse was more than a practical necessity; it was an expression of community pride, imagination,
and resourcefulness. Recognizing that county courthouses are among our most appealing and expressive forms of
architecture, the Joseph E. Seagram & Sons distilling company commissioned 24 photographers to travel the country
documenting this unique and endangered resource. The result is “Court House: A Photographic Document,” an exhibition
of some 300 architectural photographs, most straightforward, some delicately abstract, that also happens to be a
penetrating essay on the national character. Whether the subject is a simple, unadorned clapboard structure in
Vermont or Frank Lloyd Wright’s daring Marin County Civic Center, we get insights into how America sees itself that
aren’t contained in the standard history books.
The exhibit continues at the Amon Carter Museum from August 3 to September 3. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. 3501 Camp
Bowie, Fort Worth. (817) 738-1933.
– David Dillon
A New Vietnam War Play
Musicals seem to reign over the late summer like mosquitoes; cooler weather will reduce their numbers. But in August
only the hardiest of straight dramas give voice amidst the buzz of the big orchestras. One such play, War
Stories, now running at the New Arts Theatre Company, is taking a big risk indeed, for it’s also the first of
the current group of Vietnam war plays to be performed here. Its author, Dennis Troute, who is now a producer for
Channel 8’s “PM Magazine,” was a correspondent in Vietnam, and his play studies the effects of the war on a group of
journalists. The setting is Cambodia during the U.S. incursion. The American operation is near-ing its end, and the
imminent collapse of that effort is mirrored in the circumstances of the reporters. The production is noteworthy,
for it suggests that the New Arts Theatre Company is quietly establishing a policy of presenting new scripts by
local authors: This is the third such work the theater has staged in the past year. The adaptation of Dracula
by Joyce Stroud and Charles Dee Mitchell which was first produced in 1978 was conventional and pretty stale, but
last spring’s Diaghilev, about the Russian ballet impresario, seemed somewhat ahead of its time. This was not
a typical one-man show about a familiar historical figure (even the local critics complained that the subject was
obscure); it was more like a full-fledged drama from which all the characters but one had been removed (the first
scene, for instance, vividly conjured up an opening night party). Despite a virtuoso performance by local actor
Julian Gamble, audiences seemed a bit mystified by the play; but the same subject has since been announced for a
feature film, and playwright Marty Martin (who showed a fine ear for forceful dramatic language) has moved on to New
York with a production of another of his one-character studies, this one of Gertrude Stein. War Stories will
be performed at the NATC’s European Crossroads theater through August 26; for ticket information, call 350-6979.
– John Branch
Greek Comedy in Fort Worth
Fort Worth’s Hip Pocket Theatre is preparing an adaptation of a very old comedy, Aristophanes’ The Frogs,
which will open August 9. The plays of Aristophanes are among the oldest complete examples of classical Greek
comedy (his best-known work, Lysis-trata, was written in 411 B.C.) and many of them are still hilarious. They
are outrageous concoctions of fantasy, social satire, literary parody, verbal wit, political propaganda, poetic
lyricism, and outright farce; the blend is a little like Tom Stoppard. The Frogs, for instance, works its way
haphazardly up to an argument in Hades between the great tragic dramatists Aeschylus and Euripides; the scene is not
quite as topical as, say, an argument between Norman Mailer and Germaine Greer, but it has something of the same
spirit, which is a good reason for adapting the play rather than taking it exactly as written.
The Hip Pocket company makes a specialty of such imaginative recastings of its material. Among their most successful
productions have been a musical treatment of the Tarzan story, a setting of Molière’s Tartuffe in the
ante-bellum South, and a multi-media play about two French Impressionist painters. The theater’s location on the far
side of Fort Worth, a definite inconvenience for Dallasites, is also part of its charm: It’s in a small compound of
craft shops and the like with a laid-back Austin atmosphere. The Frogs, in an adaptation by Larry Oliver,
will be performed Thursdays through Saturdays at 9; for ticket information, call (817) 244-9944.
– John Branch
A Space Odyssey at 500 Exposition
A year ago Frances Bagley received a grant from UTD to, in her words, “explore space sculpturally.” The result is
the series of installations, floor pieces, and drawings currently on exhibit at 500 Exposition Gallery. This is the
first time the gallery has devoted both its floors to the work of one artist, which seems entirely appropriate since
the theme of the show is space, how it is defined, and how people respond to it. “I’m fascinated by how my pieces
affect the physical and emotional makeup of viewers,” says Bagley. “I don’t want people to observe them passively,
but to interact with them directly.” Which is what one is inclined to do. The large wooden floor pieces, for
example, are stongly geometric and remind one at first of oversized Tinkertoys. The surfaces are covered with bits
and pieces of a personal narrative which, regardless of meaning, forces you to confront large pieces on a more
intimate level.
Moreover, these pieces greet you at unusual angles – around the shins and ankles, or just above eye level. Another
piece consists of a series of triangular boxes, each containing a picture covered with loose sand. Even though you
brush awav the sand, you can never quite see the whole picture. The point again isn’t to contemplate an object as
much as to con-front it. A good opportunity to see new experimental work that is still in progress. The show will
run through August 12. Wed &Thurs 11-2, Fri &Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4. 500 Exposition Avenue. 828-1111.
– David Dillon
Remembering Bird
Though he died 24 years ago, the legend of modern jazz pioneer Charlie “Bird” Parker has never loomed larger: Last
year’s release of classic Forties performances, Bird/The Savoy Recordings, is the biggest-selling jazz
reissue ever, and Parker’s movie bio is presently in the works. In Dallas, Bird’s memory is honored nightly with
interpretations of bebop at the Recovery Room, located in a somewhat bohemian shopping area at the corner of Cedar
Springs and Knight. On August 30th, the Recovery Room will present its Sixth Annual Charlie Parker Memorial Weekend,
consistently the most spontaneous and exciting jazz event in town. Because of tour schedules, the club management
never knows which artists will appear, but is hoping for another visit by Dallas resident Red Garland, the
celebrated pianist who was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet of the late 1950’s.
The Room’s owners. Bill and Jeanie Donnelly, anticipate another packed house for their three-day fest, so jazz
lovers should come early or make reservations. The Recovery Room, 4036 Cedar Springs. 526-1601.
-Elmer Ray Spurr
FILM SERIES
Dallas Public Library. Wed at 12.10 at Central Library, 1954 Commerce; Wed at 4:30 at Casa View Branch, 10355
Ferguson Rd. Free. Faraway Places series focuses on Iran, Peking, Kenya, and Rome. 748-9071, ex 287.
Granada Theater. $2.75, $2.25 students and over 65, $1.75 under 12. 3524 Greenville Ave. Call for schedule.
823-9610.
Lakewood Theater. Double features for $1.50. 1825 Abrams. 821-5706.
Richland College. Aug 31 at 7 & 9:30: Coming Home. $1. Rm B-142, 12800 Abrams Rd. 746-4444.
University of Texas at Dallas. $1.50; 75￠ under 17 or 65 and over; UTD students free. 7:30 & 9:30 pm.
Founders North Auditorium, Floyd & Campbell Roads, Richardson. 690-2945.
Aug 1: Christian Nyby’s The Thing 3: Cukor’s Adam’s Rib 8: Truffaut’s Bed and Board
10: Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
15: Disney’s The Rescuers
17: George Stevens’ Swingtime
22: Franklin Schaffner’s Patton
24: The Platinum Blonde
29: Fellini’s Il Bidone
31: The Awful Truth
THEATER
Because of our early deadlines, our recommendations are based on what we know of the plays and the track records
of the companies presenting them. Commentary is by John Branch.
Beyond the Sundown. Through Aug 25: A historical drama written by Kermit Hunter of SMU (the author of
a number of such historical pageant plays) about the Alabama-Coushatta Indians in Texas history. Performed on the
Alabama-Coushatta reservation. (800) 392-8355 or write Beyond the Sundown, Rte 3, Box 640, Livingston, TX 77351.
Brigadoon. Aug 3-5: This 1947 musical was a turning point in the careers of lyricist Alan Jay Lerner
and composer Frederick Loewe. It’s about a town that appears out of the Highland mists only once every hundred
years; among the songs are “The Heather on the Hill” and “Almost Like Being in Love.” $3 adults, $2 students, $1.50
children and senior citizens. Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 3. Irving Community Theater, North Lake College Performance
Hall, 2000 Walnut Hill, Irving. 255-2784.
Casa Manana. July 30-Aug 4: West Side Story, probably Leonard Bernstein’s greatest contribution to
musical theater. Aug 6-11: South Pacific, the 1949 musical by Joshua Logan, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Richard
Rodgers. Aug 13-18: “An Evening with Pat Boone.” Aug 20-Sept 1: Godspell, the familiar musical based
on the St. Matthew gospel, with book by John-Michael Tebelak and songs by Stephen Schwartz. Performances Mon-Sat.
(817) 332-9319.
Dallas Summer Musicals. Through Aug 5: Oklahoma, the landmark musical by Oscar Hammerstein II and
Richard Rodgers, starring Harve Presnell. Aug 14-26: Don’t Drink the Water, an early (and rather primitive)
comedy by Woody Allen, starring Paul Lynde. State Fair Box Office, 6031 Berkshire Ln. 691-7200.
The Frogs. From Aug 9: Aristophanes’ comedy adapted by Larry Oliver. The play is famous for its
concluding argument, set in Hades, between Aeschylus and Euripides. Aristophanes’ writing is sort of a cross between
vaudeville and Tom Stoppard, and it’s just the thing to inspire the imagination of this company, whose best works
have been in the same irrepressible style. Thur-Sat at 9 (dinner served at 7). Hip Pocket Theatre, 9524 Hwy 80 West,
Fort Worth. (817) 244-9994.
Granbury Opera House. Aug 9-Sept 3: Hello Dolly! The musical is based on a comedy by Thornton Wilder
(which SMU will stage next year), adapted by Michael Stewart with music by Jerry Herman. Jo Ann Miller will play
Dolly. $3-5. Thur at 8, Fri & Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 5:30. On the square in Granbury, TX. (Metro) 572-0881.
Granny’s Dinner Playhouse. Through Aug 12: Phyllis Diller, in her fourth appearance at this theater,
giving a solo performance. Aug 14-19: The Fabulous Fours, a concert bringing together The Four Lads, The Four
Aces, and The Four Freshmen. Aug 21-Sept 23: Sid Caesar starring in the comedy Lovers and Other Strangers.
$9.50-15.50. Dinner shows Tue-Sun, with late shows and Sunday matinees also scheduled. Call for times. 12205
Coit Rd. 239-0153.
Side by Side by Sondheim. Through Aug 25: A revue covering the various contributions of Stephen
Sondheim to musical theater: lyrics written for other composers, such as Leonard Bernstein (in West Side Story)
and Jule Styne (Gypsy); and words and music for his own shows, which range from A Funny Thing Happened
on the Way to the Forum (1962) to Pacific Overtures (1976). The revue is usually performed by a
three-person cast, but it’s being given a larger production here. $5.50-6.50. Tue-Thur at 8, Fri & Sat at 8:30, Sun
at 2:30 & 7. Theatre Three, The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh. 748-5191.
To Kill a Mockingbird. Through Aug 4: A dramatization of the novel by Harper Lee about racism in a
small Southern town.$5-7.50. Tue-Fri at 8, Sat at 5 & 8:30. KalitaHumphreys Theater, Dallas Theater Center,3636
Turtle Creek. 526-8857.
War Stories. Through Aug 26: Most of thefilms that deal with America’s experience inVietnam have made
their way to Dallas bynow, but this is the first of a crop of plays onthe subject to be performed here. The author
isDennis Troute, a local television producer. Hisplay, which is receiving its premiere staging, isset in Cambodia
during the U. S. incursionand studies the effects of the war on a group ofjournalists. $5 Wed, Thur, Sun; $7.50 Fri
&Sat. Wed-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. New ArtsTheatre Company, European Crossroads,2829 W Northwest Hwy. 350-6979.
MUSIC
Charles Aznavour and Jane Olivor. Aug 17 at 8 pm: McFarlin Auditorium, SMU. Tickets at Preston Ticket
Agency, Rainbow Tickets, Sanger Harris.
Blondie and The Rock Pile. Aug 5 at 8 pm: McFarlin Auditorium, SMU. Tickets at Preston Ticket Agency,
Rainbow Tickets, Sanger Harris.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Aug 30 at 8:15: Eduardo Mata conducting Beethoven’s Leonore Overture,
Symphony No. 4, and Violin Concerto in D Major with guest violinist Elmar Oliveira. Tickets at DSO box
office, Joske’s North Park. 692-0203.
Kerrville Bluegrass Festival. From Aug 30: Buck White, Tex Logan, Peter Rowan, and others. Write
Kerrville Festivals, P.O. Box 1466, Kerrville, TX 78028, or call (512) 896-3800.
Cleo Laine and John Dank worth. Aug 31 at 8 pm: McFarlin Auditorium, SMU. Tickets at Preston Ticket
Agency, Rainbow Tickets, Sanger Harris.
Noon Music Showcase. Sponsored by the Central Dallas Public Library, 1954 Commerce. Bring your lunch. 12:10.
Aug II: Jack Johnson leads a sing-along of old favorites. Aug 21: Stephen Pegues, pop vocalist.
748-9071, ex 287.
Sunday Concert Series. Sponsored by Mu Phi Epsilon and the DMFA. Aug 5: Mary Emily Mitchell, harpist.
Aug 12: Kathryn Alexander, cellist. Free. 3:30. Dallas Museum of Fine Arts Auditorium, Fair Park. 421-4188.
MIGHTLIFE
Andrew’s. One of Dallas’ better bars, impeccably crafted with paneled walls, hardwood floors, and antique
furniture. Its best features are the outdoor courtyard and the bargain drinks; its worst, the occasional folk music.
Mon-Fri 11-2, Sat & Sun noon-2. Happy Hour daily until 7. AE, MC, V. 3301 McKinney. 526-9501.
Arthur’s. Arthur’s late-at-night is a lively place with popular piano-bar music for touch dancing. Try an
after-dinner coffee: the Kioki is a favorite – a blend of crème de cacao, coffee liqueur, fresh coffee, whipped
cream, topped with a splash of brandy. Open nightly till 2 am. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 11:30-6:30, Sat 5-8. All credit
cards. 8350 N Central Expwy in Campbell Centre. 361-8833.
Balboa Cafe. This cafe calls itself Dallas’ second fern bar, meaning us like San Francisco Rose – lots of
glass, greenery, and couches. The sandwiches are good, and there’s a reasonably extensive selection of imported
beers. But the place is noisy and service is sometimes slow. Mon-Sat 11-2, Sun 12-2. All credit cards. 3604 Oak
Lawn. 521-1068.
Bagatelle. One of the best places for jazz listening, it’s also a comfortable, dimly lighted bar with low
couches and music that doesn’t prevent conversation. Entertainment nightly. Thur noon-1; Fri & Sat noon-2; Sun-Wed
noon-midnight. All credit cards. Reservations Fri and Sat. 4925 Greenville. 692-8224.
Bilf’s. A cut above other north Greenville Ave mixing spots. Always crowded with upwardly-mobile singles and
spillovers from the nearby disco scene. Offers good drinks and comfy setting. A great place for a late-night snack.
Daily 11:30-2. AE, MC, V. 7402 Greenville: Ave. 696-1952.
Cardinal Puff’s. A favorite of the quieter SMU set, it’s a bright, friendly place with no pretensions. In
warm weather, enjoy the decked beer garden; in colder months, the greenhouse with fireplace. Excellent sandwiches
and munchies; beer and wine only. Daily 4 pm-2 am. MC, V. 4615 Greenville. 369-1969.
Carlotta’s Cadillac. A dimly lighted, moderately priced Mexican restaurant where you can hear tactful jazz
and interpretive standards by the sax/piano duo The King & I. This talented pair was the house band at Jason’s and
we’re glad they’re still on the scene. Entertainment Thurs-Sat. Mon-Sat 11:30-2, Sun 6-midnight. MC, V. McKinney at
Hall. 521-4360.
Chelsea Corner. A little over-ferned and antiqued, but if you wish, you can find a quiet corner and escape
from both the collegiate clientele and the folk singers. Excellent drinks – they serve Johnny Walker Red off the
bar. Mon-Fri 11:30-2; Sat 12-2; Sun 1-2 am. Happy Hour daily 11:30-8. AE, MC, V. 4830 McKin-ney. 526-9327.
The Embers Lounge. Forget that it’s only a waiting place for tables for the Southern Kitchen restaurant which
houses it: On Saturday nights, the Embers becomes one of the best jazz bars in Dallas; pianist /vocalist Al Dupree
could give lessons to Bobby Short. Sat 7:30-10:30. All credit cards. Southern Kitchen East, 6615 E Northwest Hwy.
368-1063.
The Enclave. Attracting mainly an over-30, well-heeled crowd, the Enclave tries to be a class joint, and it
succeeds in terms of drinks, attentive service, and low lighting. It and pianist-vocalist Gene Albert suffer,
however, from the oversized sound system that makes the live music sound just like Muzak. Albert performs solo
during Happy Hour 6-8:30 Mon-Sat; two sidemen join him from 8:30-12:30 on weeknights and until 1:30 on weekends.
Mon-Thur ll:30-2:30& 5:30-12:30; Fri & Sat til 1:30. All credit cards. 8325 Walnut Hill. 363-7487.
Greenville Avenue Country Club. The old Vagabond Club resurrected, with the backyard swimming pool still the
main attraction. Part of the new wave of Dallas restaurant /bars (Lakewood Yacht Club, Balboa Cafe), the GACC has
the usual chicken-fried menu and good drinks for East Dallas loyalists who can’t afford a membership at Brookhaven.
Swimming encouraged. Daily 11-2. AE, MC, V. 3619 Greenville Ave. 826-5650.
Greenville Bar & Grill. Billed as Dallas’ oldest bar, it’s been brought back to life as a neighborhood
gathering spot for Lake-wood / East Dallas. A comfortable place to drink, talk, and munch burgers. Daily 11-2. Thur
& Sun: Hal Baker and the Gloom Chasers play Dixieland. Food served 11 am-1 am. $2 cover Thur, $1 Sun. 2821
Greenville. 823-6691.
Hatz’s. This clean, well-lighted pub must stop serving gin and tonic weak, over-iced, and (worst of all) in a
beer mug! The featured band is Bella, a tight unit that features singer/ guitarist Karen Bella in an electric
setting. Sandwiches and salads available. Daily 11-2. Entertainment Thur-Sun 9-2. No cover. 2818 Greenville.
927-4201.
The Hop. This small but friendly pub has the best munchies in Fort Worth – fried okra and eggplant, for
example; pitchers are $1 every Wednesday after 2. The crowd is a happy amalgamation of college students and
families. Mon-Sat 11-2; Sun 4-1. MC, V. 2905 W Berry, Fort Worth. (817)923-7281.
Ichabod’s. The best of the Greenville Avenue bar/disco/restaurants; a long, elliptical place with tiered
seating all around. Good drinks and service; always crowded. Daily 5-2. All credit cards. Old Town in the Village.
691-2646.
Joe Miller’s. The media people bar, and probably not much fun for non-regulars. The smallness and
plainness of the bar are offset by Miller’s personality as well as by his two-ounce, well-iced drinks. Mon-Fri
noon-2 am. AE, MC, V. 3531 McKinney. 521-2261.
Knox Street Pub. An apparent favorite of young professionals, the nostalgic pub features excellent food and a
jukebox that rivals the Stoneleigh P’s. Daily 11-2. No credit cards. 3230 Knox. 526-9476.
Lake wood Yacht Club. In this East Dallas neighborhood bar, scores of press photos decorate the walls from
eye level all the way up to the incredibly high ceiling; there’s also (inexplicably but interestingly) a UPI
teletype machine. Home-cooked potato chips, really comfortable chairs, a well-stocked jukebox, and an
interesting clientele. Daily 11-2. AE, MC, V. 2009 Abrams. 824-1390.
Les Saisons. One of the classiest and cheeriest bars in town; windows line the bar inviting a view of the
Dallas skyline. You should expect steep prices, but don’t let that stop you. An unusual assortment of appetizers is
available; order the cheese platter and you’ll want to dine the early evening away. Duet provides bar music 5:30-8;
a band takes over at 8:30. 11:30-1:30 am daily. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7. All credit cards. 165 Turtle Creek Village.
528-6653.
The Library. This bar/restaurant in the spruced-up old Melrose Hotel achieves the understated tastefulness
for which most motif bars strive. The small bar area is richly appointed in brass, leather, and, of course, books;
it’s comfortable, blessedly quiet; the drinks are excellent, and the service is unobtrusive. Daily noon-1 am. All
credit cards. 3015 Oak Lawn. 521-5151.
Lillie Langtry’s. Antlers on the wall, portraits of actress Langtry, and an informal clientele are aspects of
this small, rustic-looking club. More important are the entertainers, who have recently included talented locals
like Karen Bella and blues guitarist Charley Lee. Nachos and sandwiches served. No cover. Noon-2 am daily. Happy
Hour Mon-Sat 4-7, Sun 2-7. AE, MC, V. 6932 Greenville. 368-6367.
Old Plantation. A predominantly gay disco. (Lately, they’ve been turning away women in open-toed shoes.)The
sound system is in-credible; the music, non-stop mainline disco. Sun-Thur 8-2; Fri & Sat 8-4. $1 cover Sun-Thur, $2
Fri & Sal. No credit cards. 1807 N Harwood. 651-1988.
Overtake Bellringer. The best straight disco in town, usually jammed with serious dancers and hustlers in
their late 20’s and early 30’s. The help is sometimes surly, liable to make up dress restrictions on the spot when
the place is too crowded; there’s usually not much seating, so go only if you just want to boogie. The Beggar,
across the street, attracts Saturday Night Fever types, but it’s often less crowded. Daily 11-2. AE, MC,
V. 9525 Overtake. 350-5541.
Palladium. Here, you can see some of the hottest recording acts in jazz, rock, blues, and C&W in a small
(800-seat) and comfortable concert hall. Uncommonly good seating and acoustics, and mixed drinks that aren’t so
good. 6532 E Northwest Hwy. 692-8878 or 363-4455.
Aug 3: Devo
5: Blondie (at McFarlin Auditorium)
7: Nigel Olsen
14: Gato Barbieri
16: Billy Joe Shavers & Tom Paul Glazer
19: Tim Curry
25: Albert King
Papillon. An over-rated restaurant with an under-rated bar, an attractive place with seating slightly
above the dance floor. Big enough to let you ignore the Beautiful People if you wish; usually quiet, with
touch-dancing music late in the evening. Mon-Fri 11:30-2; Sat & Sun 6-2. All credit cards. 7940 N Central.
691-7455.
Poor David’s Pub. Small, dark, and informal, PD’s has a variety of entertainers like ex-Bee’s Knees guitarist
Anson Funderburgh and his Rocketts, a talented and no-nonsense blues band. Good sandwiches available, kitchen stays
open till 1 am. Mon-Fri 11:30-2, Sat 7-2, closed Sun. Happy Hour Mon-Sat 2-7. Cover varies. No credit cards. 2900
McKinney. 821-9891.
Aug 11-12: Uncle Walt’s Band
16-18: The Rocketts
25-26: Bill & Bonnie Hearne
Popsicle Toes. Taking its name from a Michael Franks tune, this club’s not long on atmosphere or comfort, but
has presented a diversity of local jazz. The house band is the funk/jazz unit Buster Brown (Tue through Sat), and on
Sunday there’s big band jazz with the Dallas Jazz Orchestra. Tue-Sun 9-2, closed Mon. Cover varies, no cover Tue. No
credit cards. 5627 Dyer. 368-9706.
The Quiet Man. One of the few surviving Sixties quiet places, the small beer garden is a great place to talk
– except during rush hour on Knox Street. Lacking some but not much of the place’s charm is the other Quiet
Man at 5629 Yale. Sun-Thur noon-midnight; Fri & Sat until 2. No credit cards. 3120 Knox. 526-6180.
Railhead. It’s a shame this bar is so shoddy, because the entertainment is often good: primarily comics and
popular music copy-artists. (One recent duet played Billy Joel with real pizzazz.) No cover means huge crowds, so
arrive early. Stick to basic drinks or brews; the house wine is truly bad, and the bar can’t seem to handle anything
cosmic. Open daily 4:30-1 am. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4:30-7. Two shows nightly. AE, MC, V. 6919 Twin Hills Ave.
369-8700.
Recovery Room. It’s time we face facts. This is the only club in town that’s consistently provided us with
true jazz. Robert Sanders Mon-Wed, Marchel Ivery Quartet Thur-Sat, Mar-chel Ivery and guests Sun. Mon-Sat 9-2, Sun
8-midnight. 4036 Cedar Springs. 526-1601.
San Francisco Rose. A bright, laid-back place, adorned with greenery, a few couches and wingback chairs.
Salads, sandwiches, and soups are all pretty ordinary; but as a bar, it’s an appealing place, particularly on a
dreary day. Mon-Sat 11:30-2; Sun noon-2. AE, MC, V. 3024 Greenville. 826-2020.
Stoneleigh P. A made-over drugstore with terrific burgers, featuring dark rye buns and provolone. There’s a
jukebox with everything from classical to country, and a browsing-encouraged magazine rack. Mon-Thur 11:15
am-midnight; Fri & Sat until 1 am; Sun noon-midnight. No credit cards. 2926 Maple. 741-0824.
Strictly Ta-Bu. The Forties are alive and well in this neighborhood bar and restaurant, from the pink
flamingo mural to Benny Goodman on the tape system. A comfortable club with separate dining and listening areas, it
attracts an eclectic clientele of all garbs and predilections to hear mainstream jazz standards. Mon-Thur 5-1; Fri
5-2; Sat & Sun 6-2. No cover. MC, V. 4111 Lomo Alto. 526-9325.
Texas Tea House. A get-down country place, with dancing in the beer garden outside. Cover varies. They serve
only Longnecks, Spanada, and Old Milwaukee on tap. No credit cards. Tue-Sat 8-2. 3042 Kings Rd. 526-9171.
Top of the Dome. The only bar in town with several views of the Dallas skyline. Piano bar nightly. Daily
11-2. All credit cards. $1.50 for the trip up. Reunion Tower, 301 Reunion. 651-1234.
Venetian Room. A fancy and expensive mock-up of the Doge’s Palace, this supper club attracts those couples
who appreciate the semi-formal dress requirements and who like to foxtrot to an orchestra before the show. The cover
is usually $10 and up a head, and worth it only when you know the performer gives a dynamite show. The service
reminds one of Bren-nan’s – friendly and attentive at its best, lackadaisical and downright surly at its worst.
Through Aug 4: Blues singer Billy Daniels. Aug 6-18: Frankie Lane. Mon-Sat 7 pm-2 am. Shows Mon-Thur
8:30 & 11, Fri & Sat 9 & 11:30. AE, DC, MC, V. Fairmont Hotel, Ross & Akard. 748-5454.
The White Elephant. Located in the recently revived Stockyards District in Fort Worth, this place looks like
what all non-Texans think real Texas bars should be – lots of rough wood, a long bar, and a clientele occasionally
decked out in Western attire. Entertainment provided by singer-guitarist Don Edwards. Mon-Sat 11-2. Closed Sun. MC.
106 E Exchange, Fort Worth. (817) 624-0271.
Whiskey River. Decorated in rustic western style and resembling a corral, it usually features – what else? –
progressive country acts. Daily 8-2. Cover varies. AE, MC, V. 5421 Greenville. 369-9221.
ART
MUSEUMS
Amon Carter Museum. From Aug 3: “Court-house: A Photographic Document.” Pictures by Joseph Seagram of
country courthouses across the U. S. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. 3501 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. (817) 738-1933.
Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Through Aug: Carl Andre retrospective sculpture exhibition. A major
contemporary sculptor represented by 15 works. Also, “Photography: The Selected Image.” Works by Harry Callahan,
Laura Gilpin, Arnold Newman, and others. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Fair Park. 421-4188.
Dallas Public Library. Through Aug 28: Works of Dallas architect George Dahl. Terrace Room. Mon-Fri
9-9, Sat 9-6. 1954 Commerce. 748-9071, ex 287.
Fort Worth Art Museum. Selections from the permanent collection. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. 1309 Montgomery, Fort
Worth. (817) 738-9215.
Kimbell Art Museum. Through Aug: “Cha-noyu.” The Japanese tea ceremony; a ritual including paintings,
flower arrangements, and contemplation of landscape gardens. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Will Rogers West, Fort Worth.
(817)332-8451.
North Texas State University Art Gallery. Through Aug 3: “Gator Tracks.” An exhibit of sculpture by
Louisiana artists. Aug 6-10: Drawings and paintings by Patricia Walls. Aug 27-31: Drawings and
paintings by Carl Finch. Mon-Fri 12-5. Mulberry & Ave A, Denton. 788-2398.
UT at Arlington University Art Gallery. Through Aug 6: Garrison Roots sculpture exhibit. Mon-Fri 9-4.
Fine Arts Bldg, Cooper & Monroe St. Arlington. (817) 273-2891.
GALLERIES
Adelle M. Fine Art. Through Aug: Works in shell, clay, and metal by Martha Denman. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sun
1-5. 3317 McKinney. 526-0800.
Altermann. Bronze sculpture, wood carvings, watercolor, and oil paintings. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat by appt. 2504
Cedar Springs. 745-1266.
Allen Street. From Aug 19: Third Sunday Photography Show. Tue-Sal 10-6, Sun 1-5. 2817 Allen St.
742-5207.
Arthello’s. Through Aug: Showing by Southwest Black Artist Guild. Sat & Sun 1-6. 1922 S Beckley.
941-2276.
Bowden. From Aug 14: Recent prints by Robert Kipniss. Tue-Sat 10-5. 5326 Birchman, Fort Worth. (817)
732-4821.
Carver. From Aug 4: One-man show by impressionistic landscape painter Stephen Ras-coe. Mon-Sat 10-6,
Sun 2-6. 1863-C West Division, Arlington. 461-7306.
Compound Artists Co-op. Through Aug: Showing by members including Maryanne Meltzer, Barbara Dorff, B.
Frank White. Mon-Sat 10-5. 6615 Snider Plaza. 363-0275.
Contemporary. Through Aug: Graphics by 20th-century artists. Mon-Sat 10:30-5. The Quadrangle, 2800
Routh, No. 120. 747-0141.
Delahunty. Through Aug: Paintings, sculpture, graphics. Tue-Sat 11-5. 2611 Cedar Springs. 744-1346.
David L. Gibson. Through Aug: Prints, maps, and documents from the Civil War. Mon-Sat 10-5. 2723
Routh. 744-3474.
Five Hundred Exposition. Through Aug: One-woman show of drawings, paintings, and sculpture by Frances
Bagley. Tue by appt. Wed & Thurs 11-2, Fri&Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4. 500 Exposition Ave. 828-1111.
Florence. Through Aug: Sculpture by Marin-sky, Prince Monyo, Christopher. Portraits by Randy Browning.
Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun by appt. 2500 Cedar Springs. 748-6463.
The Fringe Element. Ongoing display of holographic art (three dimensional laser imagery) by several artists.
Tue-Sun 10-6. 2727-D Routh. 741-5219.
Frontroom. Through Aug: Gallery artists showing pottery, kites, and blueprint clothes. Mon-Sat 10-5.
6617 Snider Plaza. 369-8338.
Gallery E. Through Aug: Small objects of Bali, Java, and Sumba including sarongs, wall hangings, and
batiks by Javanese artist Oey Sol Tjoen. Tue-Sat 11-4. 2607 Routh. 651-1343.
Gallery II. Through Aug: Lithographs by Kaiko Moti of landscapes and animals. Mon-Sat 10-6, Thur 10-9.
Old Town in the Village. 363-9346.
Gentry.Through Aug: Collection of adventure photographs by Ray Atkeson reproduced onto canvas. Mon-Sat
10-5. The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh, Suite 182. 741-5798.
Irving Center For the Arts. Through Aug 10: Watercolors by Elisabeth Shannon. Aug 19-31: Oils
by Arlington artist Mary Mahan. Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun 2-4. 2000 W Airport Fwy, Irving. 259-9642.
James K. Wilson Gallery. Through Aug 24: Paintings by local artists Margaret Dunlap, Marilyn Jones,
Peg Rosenlund, Artyce Colen. From Aug 25: Works by former SMU students Don Mangus, Ed Vaughn, and Paul
Jarzem-sky. Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30. 1515 Main, Third Floor. 638-6350.
KERA’s Gallery 13. from Aug 6: Mixed media show by KERA staff members. Mon-Fri 8-5. 3000 Harry Hines.
744-1300.
Miller-Simonson. Through Aug: Oriental watercolors by Japanese artist Buffy. Mon-Sat 10-5. 217 Preston
Royal Shopping Center (NE quadrant). 692-1891.
Oura, Inc. Works by David McCullough, Jennie Haddad, Reginald Rowe, Michael Tichan-sky. By appt only. 8391/2
Exposition. 823-6287.
Phillips. Through Aug: Recent paintings by Florence Arven, Monique Journod, Carlantonio Longi, Ginette
Rapp, and Manes Lichtenberg. Mon-Sat 10-5. 2517 Fairmount. 748-7888.
Southwest II Gallery. Through Aug 25: Retrospective of Miró’s works on paper (1930-1979). Tue & Sat
10-6; Wed, Thur, Fri 10-9; closed Sun & Mon. 2710 Boll St. (1/2 blk east of the Quadrangle). 827-7730.Stewart.
Through Aug 18: New works by Georgia Houston. From Aug 24: Group exhibition. Tue-Sat 10-5. 12610
Coit. 661-0213.
Texas. Through Aug: Kaiser porcelain figurines. Mon-Fri 9-5. 1400 Main. 747-8158.
2719. Through Aug 15: Paper works by Don Scaggs, Mickey Myers, Ed Bartram, and others. Tue-Sat
11:30-5, Sun 2-5. 2719 Roulh. 748-2094.
Valley House. Through Aug: 19th- and 20th-century art and sculpture. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3. 6616
Spring Valley Rd. 239-2441.
ENLIGHTENMENT
SEMINARS, EVENTS, ETC.
Career Directions for Women. From Aug 6: Four-week course focuses on job satisfaction. $20. Irving
YWCA, 3600 Northgate. Call Judy Smith, 252-8683.
Community Awareness Seminar. Aug 30 at 7 pm: Panel discussion, “Transportation in the Metroplex in the
Year 2000.” Free. Auditorium 1.112, Center for Continuing Education, UT Dallas, Richardson.
End of Summer Courses. Through Aug: Richland College offers resume writing, organic gardening,
personal finances, Spanish for business and travel, and 35mm photography. Call for fees and times. 12800 Abrams Rd.
746-4444.
Photo Festival. Through Aug 8: Prize-winning photographs from the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram.
Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat & Sun by appt. Arlington Community Center, 2800 S Center. (817)465-6661.
Style Show and Luncheon. Aug 16 at 11: Mother-daughter style show sponsored by the Kidney Foundation
of Texas. $25 person, reservations required. Regency Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel, Ross & Akard. 638-7558.
MUSEUMS
Age of Steam. Several retired trains and a Dallas streetcar are parked on a siding at Fair Park for a
walk-through trip into a romantic era of transportation. $1; children under 12, 5￠. Tours offered Sun only, 11-5.
Fair Park. 823-9931.
Dallas Health & Science Museum. Planetarium show: 2:30 & 3:30 Sat & Sun. Museum hours: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5.
Fair Park. 428-8451.
Dallas Garden Center. The attractive solarium is one of Dallas’ most interesting retreats on a very hot or
very cold day, when you can think green thoughts in the shade of tropical flora. Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat & Sun 2-5. Fair
Park. 428-7476.
Dallas Historical Society Museum. Current exhibits include a chronicle of early Dallas neighborhoods, display
of early homemade clothing and furniture from Texas, and photo exhibit of Texas prison rodeos. Located in the Hall
of State. Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5. Fair Park. 421-5136.
Dallas Museum of Natural History. This museum mounts an occasional special exhibit of interest, and the
fossilized remains of prehistoric creatures continue to awe the crowds. Free. Aug 9 at 7:30: Open House for
the public. Museum hours: Mon-Sat 1-5. Fair Park. 421-2169.
Dallas Zoo. Literally for the birds. Although the mammals are the usual restless creatures in cages that seem
too small for them, the bird collection is one of the country’s best and certainly the most colorful attraction at
this pleasantly laid-out zoo. The reptile house is also interesting. 75￠; children under 12 free if accompanied by
adult. 9-6 daily. 621 E Clarendon. 946-5154.
DeGolyer Estate. Spanish Colonial mansion with 43-acre garden built in 1939. Tours available Tue 1-4; Wed,
Thurs, Fri 10-4. Gardens open daily dawn to dusk. 8525 Garland Rd. 324-1401.
Fair Park Aquarium. This institution is showing its age badly, but the kids will probably be captivated by
the variety of underwater creatures on show. Les Hommes de Mer (skin diving club) meets the second Wednesday of each
month. Free. Mon-Sat 8-5; Sun & holidays 1-5. Fair Park. 428-3587.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. From Aug 4: Edison and the Electrical Age: One Hundred
Years. Aug 22 at 8 & 10: Star-viewing sessions. From Aug 26: New planet show entitled The Lunar
Connection. Mon-Sat 11, 2:30, 3:30; Sun 2:30, 3:30. Each weekend in Aug: Laser Magic 4. Fri & Sat 7:30, 9,
10:30; Sun 7:30, 9. Museum admission 50￠ for out-of-county residents, Tarrant county residents free. Planetarium
admission $1.50 adults. $1 children under 12. Laser Magic show $2.75. Museum hours: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 2-5. 150
Montgomery, Fort Worth. (817)732-1631.
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. 3300 acres, great place for families. Free tours. Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat & Sun
9-5. Lake Worth. (817) 237-1111.
Fort Worth Zoological Park. Mammal collection, aquarium, herpetarium, and tropical bird house. $1, under 12
free. Mon-Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-6, Sun 9-6:30. 2727 Zoological Park, Fort Worth. (817) 870-7050.
PLACES
Audubon Sanctuary, Mountain Creek Lake. A favorite of local herpetologists, fossil hunters, bird watchers,
and botanists. On the south end of Mountain Creek Lake. 827-6410. Bachman Lake Park. Woodland and grassland
area with many bird species. Bounded by Lemmon, Cochran Chapel, and Northwest Highway.
Dallas City Hall. Completed 1977, this civic masterpiece features an open design by I. M. Pei: Glass flanks
the outer corridor, and a 100-foot atrium rises in its center. Henry Moore’s distinctive scuplture sets off the
large plaza out front. Tours available Mon-Fri at 10:30 & 3. On exhibit through April 1980: Art ’79, a juried
selection of oil, watercolor, and acrylic paintings; graphics; photography; sculpture; and craftwork by Dallas
artists. Brochures detailing each piece available for individual walking tours. 1500 Marilla St. Special tours
available by calling the Special Events Office Mon-Fri from 8:15-5:15. 670-4238 or 670-5396.
Dallas County Historical Plaza. A landscaped, open city block, the focal point of which is the John Neely
Bryan house, built in 1841, the first in Dallas. Main, Market, and Elm.
Farmer’s Market. The municipal market, selling Texas-grown and some out-of-state produce. On Sunday mornings,
everybody in town seems to be here; the only drawbacks are the scanty parking and people who insist on driving
into the barns; just ignore the carbon monoxide fumes and concentrate on the plentiful pickings, usually
available at considerable savings. Daily 1 am-10 pm. 1010 S Pearl. 748-2082 or 670-4433.
Greenhills. An 800-acre preserve offering nature trails, wildflower stands, and swimming. Owned by Fox &
Jacobs. On Danieldale near Cedar Hill. Call ahead. 296-1955.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Plaza. A sacred place with a simple cenotaph surrounded by open green space. Designed
by Philip Johnson, architect of the Fort Worth Water Gardens and Dallas’ Thanks-Giving Square. Commerce, Market, and
Main.
Kiest Park. Area abounding with fossils and a wide variety of wildlife. Kiest and South Hampton.
L. B. Houston Park and Nature Area. Inhabited by beavers, opossum, gray foxes, and other wildlife. On Tom
Braniff off Route 144 near Texas Stadium.
Old City Park. Restored 19th-century buildings, including a mansion, museum, church, and store. Lunch is
available Tues-Fri at 11:30, 12:15, 1:00. Buildings open Tues-Fri 10-4; Sat and Sun 1:30-4:30. Grounds open from
dawn to dusk. Adults $1; under 12 and over 65, 50￠. 1717 Gano. 421-5141.
Reunion Tower. Dallas’ newest landmark provides a spectacular view of the city from the revolving
observation deck. Open daily 11 am-2 am. The elevator ride costs $1.50. Reunion Plaza, 300 Reunion Blvd.
Samuell East Park. Virgin prairie land populated by a large variety of prairie birds; it also contains a farm
museum. 1-20 at Belt Line Road.
Six Flags Over Texas. Entertainment park with rides and attractions, including a double-loop roller coaster.
Aug 1-18, 24 & 25, 31: 10-midnight; Aug 19-23, 26-30: 10-10. Admission $9.25 per person, children under 3 free.
Parking $1.50. 3 1/2 miles northeast of SR 360, just south of 1-30. (817) 461-1200.
Swiss Avenue. Dallas’ first historic district, a tree-lined boulevard of residences built in the 1900’s,
representing 16 architectural styles, including Prairie Style, Italian Renaissance, and Georgian Revival. Tours
available. 826-7402.
Thanks-Giving Square. A purposely sacred space in the middle of downtown, framed by three brass bells and a
spiralling chapel. Its genius loci derives from architect Philip Johnson’s sensitivity to the sights and
sounds of water, from the quiet trickle of the reflecting pools to the roar of the “Great Fountain.” Each Sun at 3
pm, religious programs including music and choral interpretations of the Psalms. Each Wed & Thurs at 12:15, musical
and dance groups presented. Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat, Sun & holidays 1-5. Bryan, Ervay, and Akard. 651-1777.
Turtle Creek Boulevard. The banks of the creek draw sunbathers and picnickers, while the boulevard provides a
tree-lined view of colorfully landscaped Highland Park homes. Follow Turtle Creek Boulevatd north from Cedar Springs
Road.
Union Station. Dallas’ original train station (c. 1914) has been restored and listed in the National Register
of Historic Places. (At one time as many as 85 passenger trains a day pulled into this terminal.) The second floor
Grand Hall holds five restaurants and a portico for al fresco dining; note original chandeliers and 48-fool vaulted
ceiling. 10 am-midnight. 400 S. Houston. 747-2355.
SPORTS
Baseball – Texas Rangers. Arlington Stadium. All games begin at 7:35 except August 29 at 6:05. Reserved seats
$5-$6; bleachers $2 adults, $1.50 children 13 and under. 273-5100.
Aug 1 vs. Detroit Tigers
Aug 10-12 vs. Cleveland Indians
Aug 24-26 vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 27-29 vs. New York Yankees
Football-Dallas Cowboys. Texas Stadium. 8 pm. Reserved seals $6 & $10. 369-3211. Preseason home schedule:
Aug 4 vs. Denver Broncos
Aug 18 vs. Houston Oilers
Aug 25 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Rodeo-Mesquite Championship Rodeo. LBJ Fwy at Military Parkway. Every Fri & Sat through September at 8:30 pm.
Box seats $4.50; general admission $3.50 adults, $1.50 children 12 & under. 285-8777.
Soccer-Dallas Tornado. Ownby Stadium, SMU. 8 pm. Tickets $4-$8; family plan, adults $5, youths $3.
750-0900.
Aug I vs. Tulsa Roughnecks
Aug 8 vs. New England Tea Men
Thoroughbred Horse Racing-Louisiana Downs. Bossier City, Louisiana. Through November. Wed-Sun. Post time
1:15. Grand-stand $1, clubhouse $2.50; $1 parking. On Hwy 80 E. Tolr-free (800) 551-8622.
KID STUFF
The Best Sandwich Contest. Aug -8 at 11 am: Contest for children through eighth grade offers prizes
for the fattest, smallest, and most unusual sandwiches. Oak Lawn Branch Library, 3721 Lemmon. 748-9071, ex 287.
Book Giveaway. Aug 16: Free paperbacks and special entertainment for ages pre-school through 18.
9:30-5. Nicholson Memorial Library, 625 Austin. Garland. 494-6911.
Carnival of Sports. Aug 11 at 9: Sponsored by Park North YWCA. Games, sports, and physical fitness
activities for all ages. Varied fees. 4434 W Northwest Hwy. Call Amy Torres at 357-6575.
Children’s Theater. Aug 25 at 2: Scenes from children’s plays performed by the Bandbox Players.
Preston Royal Branch Library, 5626 Royal Ln. 748-9071, ex 287.
Children’s Touring Art Exhibit. Through Aug: Display of paintings, drawings, collages, and sculpture
by participants in the 1978 Summer Creative Arts Program for children. Mon & Tue 11-8; Wed, Thur, Sat 10-6; closed
Fri & Sun. Dallas West Branch Library, 2332 Singleton. 637-1204.
Children’s Variety Act. Aug 11 at 2: The Joy Entertainers, young semi-professionals, perform comedy,
magic, song, and dance. Lan-caster-Kiest Branch Library, 3039 S Lancaster. 748-9071, ex 287.
Talk to the Animals. Aug 15 at 2: Dallas Zoo animals visit the Hampton-Illinois Branch Library, 2210 W
Illinois. 748-9071, ex 287.
You and Your Pet. Aug 1 at 10:30 am: Presented by the Dallas SPCA. Park Forest Branch Library, 3421
Forest Ln. 748-9071, ex 287.
